Re: the 240 pounds and built like a mac truck… considering my build, I’d have to look like one hell of a mac truck to weigh in at 240 and still be healthy!

As always, thanks for the support, as well as the information!

In response to your direct question; In the beginning, not that I know of, but here’s why. I made a decision early on that I would only weigh myself every four weeks. One reason for this was to avoid the potential depression onset by seeing fluctuations in the scale week to week or day to day, and yes fluctuations are absolutely normal.

Another reason for the 4 week weigh-ins is that you are guaranteed to see loss each weigh in, even if it’s small.

I did an experiment one four week cycle, I weighed myself every week, the first week I lost 5 pounds, the second I had gained it back, the third I was down 1 pound from the week before, then on week four I had lost 15 pounds from the last 4 week weigh in, so you see it does fluctuate.

Also keep in mind that muscle does weigh more than fat per ounce, but you are only able to produce 1 to 2 ounces of muscle mass per month even with extreme exercise, so that is not going to contribute to your weight until well after you reach your goal weight.

Lastly, always weigh yourself first thing in the morning, after going to the bathroom, before breakfast, after your workout and before your shower, this will give you the most accurate number, maybe consider investing in a quality scale as well, most bathroom quality scales are off by 1 to 2 pounds. I bought a medical scale, it was $200 but well worth it for accuracy, especially since this is a lifetime deal for me.

I rambled, I apologize.

I want to close by saying, don’t get discouraged and keep trucking, weight in the long run means very little to getting healthy and looking good. So pay more attention to how you feel, look and the way your clothes fit.

You could weigh 240 pounds but be built like a mac truck and be as healthy as a horse.

I’m proud of you and I know you can accomplish this goal, and maintain it indefinitely.

Pretty sure the scales are fine.